Despite the devastation throughout New Jersey and the New York City region caused by Hurricane Sandy, Red Bull Arena appeared to be in relatively good shape as Saturday’s MLS Cup playoff game between the New York Red Bulls and D.C. United approaches.

“Our staff was continually assessing Red Bull Arena overnight and this morning and found only minor, non-structural damage to the facility,” the club said in a statement Tuesday afternoon. “In addition, the pitch was fully covered and did not experience flooding. We want to thank our stadium operations and security staff for their tremendous job in preparing for Hurricane Sandy.

“Our club is currently in communication with local officials, authorities and Major League Soccer and evaluating our options for Saturday's playoff game against D.C. United. We hope to provide further information soon.”

The region’s mass transit systems remained closed late Tuesday. Red Bull Arena is adjacent to the Harrison PATH train station.

United president and CEO Kevin Payne told The Washington Post that the stadium didn’t have power earlier Tuesday. When asked if D.C. would be willing to play Saturday’s playoff opener at RFK Stadium instead, moving the second and final leg of the Eastern Conference semifinal series to Red Bull Arena on Nov. 7, Payne said, “We haven’t discussed scenarios, but I wouldn’t support that.”

United finished the regular season in second place at 17-10-7, one point ahead of the 16-9-9 Red Bulls, thereby earning the right to host the second game (and potential overtime and penalty kicks) at RFK.